In January, it’s cold and barren and many chateaux, especially in theMedocare busy blending their wine. The first week of April should be avoided for visiting Bordeaux chateau, unless you are involved with the wine trade. That is the week for the important en primeur tastings a...
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romantic land of rolling vineyards and elegant, café-lined boulevards home. With the possibility to purchase a lost-in-time stone house in Burgundy orBordeaux, a cozy chalet in the Savoie mountains, or a modern apartment along the French Riviera inNice, expats and retirees are spoiled for ...
France is a beautiful country with many attractions and destinations to explore. Whether you want to visit the iconic Eiffel Tower inParis, the lavender fields in Provence, the wine regions in Bordeaux, or the beaches in Nice, we can help you get around the country with ease and style. Our...
Chateaux, which resemble fortresses and castles more than private homes, you’ll want to see include chateaux de Blois, de Samur, de Chaumont, de Cheverny and de Chambord. Bordeaux (1 night) By now, the wine lover in you is ready for some relaxation. You’ll find this in the charming...
Not everyone thinks decanting wine is a good idea. Many winemakers do not believe in decanting wine in the belief that quite often, more harm than good can come from decanting wine. In fact, the famous, Bordeaux, Oenologist, Professor and author, Emile Peynaud believed decanting wine for the...
Bordeaux. His argument, in essence, is that the most famous chateaux of Bordeaux, based mainly on the left bank of the Gironde river, are often complacent and snobbish traditionalists who trade off their names. By contrast, a new group of producers, based on the right bank, is now ...
Jeff Leve How many members are currently part of the exchange? James Miles “We have 420 merchants in 35 countries!” Jeff Leve Which countries are the most active? James Miles “UK and France. London and Bordeaux is still home to 9 out of 10 of the biggest players in the worl...